Like most couples, Allison & Erin were a little bit nervous about being photographed….but with Allison’s knock-out eyes and Erin’s million-dollar smile, they were an absolute dream to work with! I had a lot of fun bringing this refined & elegant couple to all kinds of rustic places like cement walls and grass fields, which created a wonderful contrast & lots of texture. They were absolute troopers! I can’t wait to photograph them again soon. 
Whether my family & friends like it or not…I’m always there with my camera, documenting things. That’s just how I experience life…and in the past few weeks, I have been witness to some major life moments; the passing of my Grandmother, the birth of a friend’s first child, and my little brother’s graduation from Mt. Allison University. Here are three snippets of life, at three very different stages;
In loving memory of Daisy Ireland….
The welcoming of Felix Pringle Harpur….
…and condradulations to Jono Echols!!
I swear that every time I do a blog entry, I tell myself that I’m only going to put in 2 or 3 shots……and I can never do it! There were so many wonderful photos of Sophia, Teya, & Telise, that I just had to show you a bunch of them. I could have photographed Sophia’s gorgeous little daughters all day!
And how old do you think Teya is…..
For a couple that claimed to not feel comfortable in front of the camera, these two were absolutely outstanding in their engagement shoot! Michael rocked his hat so well, I could have sworn he was British….and Cassandra looked stunning no matter what she did! I had so much fun taking photos, I didn’t want to stop.
Over the years, I have had many women ask me to photograph them, and it has always been a fantastic experience of self-discovery and celebration. It was an absolute honor to photograph Jacinta last weekend…..so inspiring to be around such a beautiful, intelligent, motivated, and fun-loving person!
We had a brilliantly bright & crisp spring day to take photos for Julie & Jamie’s engagement shoot, so we decided to go out to Steveston and show off Jamie’s latest vintage car. It made a really fun prop…and since this adorable couple has a really good sense of how to have fun, we just played like little kids; crawling all over the seats and climbing up trees! It was such a good way to spend a sunny Sunday afternoon.
April has been such an unexpectedly busy month that I’ve neglected my blog a bit. However, Melissa & Iain’s Wedding has been an outstanding way to get back into it…I hope you all enjoy the images. I always love hearing about how couples meet each other, and these two met playing co-ed soccer! Something as simple as a sport can bring two people together from completely different backgrounds; Melissa’s family is from the Philippines & Iain’s is from bonnie Scotland. It was such a fun wedding and they did an outstanding job honoring both cultures with everything from the Rope & Veil Ceremony to Celtic Wedding bands…..from Highland Dancing to the Money Dance….there was a fantastic blend of activities, items and traditions. So much to document….I was like a kid in a candy store!
I managed to flit off to Spain for a week to spend with my mother, my childhood Scottish friend and her mother. It was a wonderful weekend of female bonding and laughter with long-lost friends. It had been 16 years since all four of us were in the same place….we’ll have to do this more often. Here are a few snap shots from me playing around with my trusty old Nikon FM2:
Textures…..
Light…..
I have photographed MJ many times over the years and she is a beautiful & strong woman (we worked together in fundraising calendars for the Women’s Capilano Rugby & Football Club). Having the opportunity to photograph MJ & her husband, Dave, during her pregnancy and then with their infant daughter was just magic. Witnessing the love in this new family just makes me emotional…..how many times have I cried during these blog entries?!! Capturing the little moments of life is such an amazing thing. I have definitely found my calling.
